analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBB295 — Khaki
#BBB295 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 46° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BBB295
- f9f8f6
- e7e4d9
- d4cfbc
- c2baa0
- b0a583
- 9e9167
- 827753
- 655d41
- 49432f
- 2c281c
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #BBB295
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BBB295 FAQ
What color is #BBB295?
#BBB295 is a shade of khaki in the beige family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 22% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBB295?
#BBB295 is rgb(187, 178, 149) in RGB, hsl(46, 22%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBB295?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.92:1.
What colors go well with #BBB295?
Its direct complement is #959EBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95B1BB and #9F95BB gives you contrast without the vibration.